Pitiless Meaning in English
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Definition
Someone or something that is pitiless shows no sympathy or mercy for others.
Usage & Nuances
"Pitiless" is formal or literary, not used in everyday conversation. Common with descriptions of nature, villains, or severe actions (e.g., 'pitiless rain'). Close to "merciless" or "heartless." Not commonly used to describe minor behaviors.
Spanish: despiadado - cruelPortuguese (BR): impiedoso - cruelPortuguese (PT): impiedoso - cruelChinese (Simplified): 无情的 - 毫不留情的Chinese (Traditional): 無情的 - 毫不留情的Hindi: निर्दयी - बेरहमArabic: قاسٍ - بلا رحمةBengali: নির্দয় - নির্মমRussian: безжалостный - беспощадныйJapanese: 容赦ない - 無慈悲なVietnamese: tàn nhẫn - không khoan dungKorean: 무자비한 - 인정사정없는Turkish: acımasız - merhametsizUrdu: بے رحم - سفاکIndonesian: tanpa belas kasihan - kejam
Example Sentences
The pitiless wind made it hard to walk outside.
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A pitiless soldier attacked the village.
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The company's pitiless policies left many employees jobless overnight.
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The desert is a pitiless place for lost travelers.
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She gave him a pitiless glare and walked away without a word.
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Life can feel pitiless when nothing seems to go your way.
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